All About Spring

Spring is one of the four seasons. It is the season that comes after winter.
Spring starts on 20th March and ends on 21st June. Spring is the season when
we change our clocks forward one hour. We often have a mixture of sunny and
rainy days.

What happens to the animals?

Animals such as hedgehogs, grass snakes, lizards, Hibernation: A time
adders, frogs and toads come out of hibernation on when animals rest and
the first warm spring days. You might see frogspawn, save their energy for
which looks like jelly. the warmer months.
Some animals move about a lot more in spring, such Migrant birds: birds
as squirrels. You can see squirrels scampering about, that go to a warmer
looking for food and climbing trees. country for the winter.
There are also lots of migrant birds that come back to
the UK in the spring. You can see swifts, cuckoos and
nightingales.

What happens to the plants and the insects?

Nature is very busy in spring and there are lots of changes. You can see the trees
and bushes sprout new leaves again in spring and many plants flower because the
air and soil are warmer and there are more daylight hours.

Many more insects can be spotted in spring, including butterflies and bees, which
like the flowers.

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Easter
Easter is a celebration that happens in spring in the northern hemisphere. It
started as a religious festival and now many people celebrate it with chocolate
eggs, games or an Easter egg hunt. Easter Sunday always falls on a day
between 22nd March and 25th April.

Photo courtesy of Jim Champion, llee_wu, solylunafamilia, OakleyOriginals, Crispin Semmens, dinesh Valke (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution

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Questions
1. When does spring end? Tick one.
20th March
21st June
21st March
20th June

2. What do we do to the clocks during spring? 



3. Which of the following is closest to the meaning of the word migrant? Tick one.
travels to different countries
sleeps during the winter
sleeps during the spring
grows during spring

4. Use the information in the text to match the sentences up.

The air and soil are warmer in spring so… that there are more hours of daylight.

Another thing that helps plants grow is… trees grow new leaves and plants flower.

Many insects can be spotted in spring, such as… butterflies and bees.

5. Tick the boxes to say whether the sentences are true or false.

Sentence True False

The first step of a plant life cycle is seed dispersal.
The pollen in flowers is used to make seeds.
Plants make their own food.
Seeds start to grow when it is wet and cold.

6. Between which two dates does Easter Sunday always fall?



7. The author has used sub-headings in the text. Why do you think the author has done this?



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Answers
1. When does spring end? Tick one.
20th March
21st June
21st March
20th June

2. What do we do to the clocks during spring? 

During spring, we move the clocks forward one hour.
3. Which of the following is closest to the meaning of the word migrant? Tick one.
travels to different countries
sleeps during the winter
sleeps during the spring
grows during spring
4. Use the information in the text to match the sentences up.

The air and soil are warmer in spring so… that there are more hours of daylight.

Another thing that helps plants grow is… trees grow new leaves and plants flower.

Many insects can be spotted in spring such as… butterflies and bees.

5. Tick the boxes to say whether the sentences are true or false.

Sentence True False

The first step of a plant life cycle is seed dispersal.
The pollen in flowers is used to make seeds.
Plants make their own food.
Seeds start to grow when it is wet and cold.

6. Between which two dates does Easter Sunday always fall?

Easter Sunday always falls on a day between 22nd March and 25th April.

7. The author has used sub-headings in the text. Why do you think the author has done this?
Accept any answer that refers to the text being easier to read, or that it enables
the reader to find information, such as ‘I think the author has used sub-headings
in the text because it is a non-chronological report about spring. The sub-headings
make it easier find information as the facts are split into different sections.’
 All About Spring
Spring is one of the four seasons and is the season that comes after winter and
before summer. Spring starts on 20th March and ends on the 21st June. Spring is
the season when we change our clocks forward one hour. In spring, the weather
is often unpredictable and we have a mixture of sunny and rainy days.

What happens to the animals?

Animals such as hedgehogs, grass snakes, Did You Know…?
lizards, adders, frogs and toads come out of
Hibernation isn’t just a long
hibernation on the first warm spring days.
sleep. During hibernation,
Animals also start to reproduce - you might
creatures slow down their
see frogspawn, which looks like jelly, in ponds.
breathing and heart rates to
Some animals move about a lot more in save energy.
spring, such as squirrels. You can see squirrels
Bats can slow their heart rates
scampering about, looking for food and
down from 400 beats per
climbing trees.
minute, to 11!
For many birdwatchers, spring is an exciting
time of the year. This is because there are lots
of migrant birds that come back to the UK in
the spring. With the warmer weather, you can
see swifts, cuckoos and nightingales.

What happens to the plants and the insects?

Nature is very busy in spring and there are lots of changes. You can see the trees
and bushes sprout new leaves again and many plants flower because the air and
soil are warmer and there are more daylight hours.

Many more insects can be spotted in spring, including butterflies and bees, which
like the flowers. Insects play a crucial role in pollination (the creation of new
seeds) and help plants to reproduce.

Page 1 of 4
The Flowering Plant Life Cycle
mination
G er

Seeds spread out so they

are not fighting for room The seeds start to
with each other. grow when it is warm
and wet.
1
is p Roots
ed D ersal
Se
Plant
Bean

5
2

The pollen in
Roots grow,
the flowers is
usually
used to make
underground.
seeds.
Le
ng 4 3
av
eri

es
Flow

A stem and leaves

grow and the plant
makes its own food.

Easter
Easter is a celebration that happens in spring in the northern hemisphere. It
started as a religious festival and now many people celebrate it with chocolate
eggs, games or an Easter egg hunt. Easter Sunday always falls on a day
between 22nd March and 25th April.

Photo courtesy of Jim Champion, llee_wu, solylunafamilia, OakleyOriginals, Crispin Semmens, dinesh Valke (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution

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Questions
1. Spring is the season that comes between? Tick one.
autumn and winter
summer and autumn
winter and summer
autumn and summer

2. Read the What happens to the animals? section.

Why do you think some birdwatchers find spring exciting? Use evidence from the text in
your answer.





3. Name two things that animals do during hibernation. 




4. Which migrating birds can you see in spring? Tick one.

cuckoos
swifts
nightingales
all of the above

5. Read the What happens to the plants and insects? section. Find and copy a word that
means important.

6. Number the statements to order the events of a plant life cycle. The first one has been
done for you.

The seeds spread out.

1 The seeds grow when it is warm and wet.
The plant sprouts roots.
Pollen in flowers are used to make seeds.
The plant grows leaves.

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7. Easter Sunday falls on a day between 22nd March and…? Tick one.
25th March
22nd April
25th April
22nd March

8. In your own words, explain why plants and trees grow leaves and flowers in spring.




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Answers
1. Spring is the season that comes between? Tick one.
autumn and winter
summer and autumn
winter and summer
autumn and summer

2. Read the What happens to the animals? section.

Why do you think some birdwatchers find spring exciting? Use evidence from the text in
your answer.
Pupils own response, such as: ‘I think some birdwatchers find spring exciting because
lots of migrant birds come back from warmer countries in the spring. This would mean
the birdwatchers can see birds that they wouldn’t be able to see during the winter.’
3. Name two things that animals do during hibernation. 
Accept any two of the following:
• slow down their heart rate
• slow down their breathing
• save their energy
4. Which migrating birds can you see in spring? Tick one.
cuckoos
swifts
nightingales
all of the above

5. Read the What happens to the plants and insects? section. Find and copy a word that
means important.
crucial
6. Number the statements to order the events of a plant life cycle. The first one has been
done for you.

5 The seeds spread out.

1 The seeds grow when it is warm and wet.
2 The plant sprouts roots.
4 Pollen in flowers are used to make seeds.
3 The plant grows leaves.
 All About Spring
7. Easter Sunday falls on a day between 22nd March and…? Tick one.
25th March
22nd April
25th April
22nd March

8. In your own words, explain why plants and trees grow leaves and flowers in spring.
Pupils own response, such as: ‘Plants and trees grow more in spring because
the air and soil are warmer and there are more daylight hours. Also, there
are many insects that help pollinate plants so more seeds are created.’
 All About Spring
Spring is one of the four seasons and is the season that comes after winter and
before summer. Spring starts on 20th March and ends on the 21st June. Spring is
the season when we change our clocks forward one hour to British Summer Time.
We do this so we are awake for more of daylight hours and it was originally
started to save money on candles. In spring, the weather is often unpredictable
and we have a mixture of sunny and rainy days.

What happens to the animals?

Animals such as hedgehogs, grass snakes, Did You Know…?
lizards, adders, frogs and toads come out of
Hibernation isn’t just a long
hibernation on the first warm spring days.
sleep. During hibernation,
Animals also start to reproduce - you might
creatures slow down their
see frogspawn in ponds and calves and lambs
breathing and heart rates to
in fields.
save energy.
Some animals move about a lot more in
Bats can slow their heart rates
spring, such as squirrels. You can see squirrels
down from 400 beats per
scampering about, looking for food and
minute, to 11!
climbing trees.

For many birdwatchers, spring is an exciting

time of the year. This is because there are lots
of migrant birds that come back to the UK in
the spring. With the warmer weather, you can
see swifts, cuckoos and nightingales.

What happens to the plants and the insects?

Nature is very busy in spring and there is an abundance of changes. You can see
the trees and bushes sprout new leaves again in spring and many plants flower
because the air and soil are warmer and there are more daylight hours.

Many more insects can be spotted in spring, including butterflies and bees, which
like the flowers. Insects play a crucial role in pollination (the creation of new
seeds) and help plants to reproduce.

Page 1 of 3
The Flowering Plant Life Cycle
mination
G er

Seeds spread out so they

are not fighting for room The seed starts to
with each other. grow when conditions
are suitable.
1
is p Roots
ed D ersal
Se
Plant
Bean

5
2

The pollen in
Roots grow,
the flowers is
usually
used to make
underground.
seeds.
Le
ng 4 3
av
eri

es
Flow

A stem and leaves

form, and the plant
makes its own food
(photosynthesis).

Easter
Easter is a celebration that happens in spring in the northern hemisphere. It
started as a religious festival and now many people celebrate it with chocolate
eggs, games or an Easter egg hunt. Easter Sunday always falls on a day
between 22nd March and 25th April.

Photo courtesy of Jim Champion, llee_wu, solylunafamilia, OakleyOriginals, Crispin Semmens, dinesh Valke (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution

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Questions
1. Explain in your own words why the clocks move forwards one hour in spring.



2. How many beats per minute can a bat make their heart rate during hibernation? Tick one.
21
11
60
20
3. List three animals mentioned in the text that come out of hibernation in spring.



4. Why do plants and trees grow more leaves and flowers in spring?

5. Explain in your own words why the author has used sub headings.

6. Read the What Happens to the Plants and Insects section.
What does the word abundance mean?


7. Fill in the table.

Pollen
The process in which seeds begin to grow.
Seed dispersal
These usually grow underground.

8. Why might someone like the season spring? Use evidence from the text to support
your answer.




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Answers
1. Explain in your own words why the clocks move forwards one hour in spring.
Pupil’s own response, such as: The clocks go forward one hour in
springtime so we are awake more during the hours of daylight.

2. How many beats per minute can a bat make their heart rate during hibernation? Tick one.
21
11
60
20
3. List three animals mentioned in the text that come out of hibernation in spring.
Accept any three of the following:
• hedgehogs
• adders
• grass snakes
• frogs
• toads
4. Why do plants and trees grow more leaves and flowers in spring?
Plants and trees grow more flowers in spring because the conditions
are better. The air and soil are warmer and there are also lots of
insects that pollinate the flowers and create new seeds.
5. Explain in your own words why the author has used sub headings.
Accept any answer that refers to the text being easier to read or that it enables the
reader to find information, such as ‘I think the author has used sub-headings in the
text because it is a non-chronological report about spring. The sub-headings make it
easier find information about spring as the facts are split into different sections.’
6. Read the What Happens to the Plants and Insects section.
What does the word abundance mean?
The word abundance means ‘lots of’.

7. Fill in the table.

Pollen This is used to make seeds.

Germination The process in which seeds begin to grow.
Seed dispersal When seeds are spread out so they have
space to grow.
Roots These usually grow underground.

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8. Why might someone like the season spring? Use evidence from the text to support
your answer.
Pupils own response that refers to the text, such as: ‘Someone might like
spring because lots of flowers grow and there are more animals about. It
is also when the weather starts to get a bit warmer so people might like to
spend some more time outside enjoying the weather and the wildlife.’

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